Introduction the management of anal fistula remains debatable. The lack of a standard
treatment free of complications stimulates the development of new options. Objective to …

PURPOSE: A new sphincter-conserving treatment was evaluated in a porcine model.
METHODS: A total of 36 fistulas were created by procedures that have been published …

PURPOSE This study was designed to create and evaluate an experimental porcine model
of fistula-in-ano. METHODS Initial cadaveric dissection enabled refinement of the technique …

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the failure of fibrin sealant treatment for
fistula-in-ano in an experimental porcine model and to determine histologic changes …

The management of anal fistula remains a source of frustration for patients and surgeons
alike. The continued challenge posed by this condition has led to considerable innovation …

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the results concerning recurrence and
continence after sphincter-saving surgery for fistula-in-ano. METHODS: Forty-two patients …

The management of complex anal fistula is confusing and far from satisfactory. Due to this
reason, most colorectal surgeons are not comfortable dealing with this disease and tend to …

Anal fistula is a common disease. It is also quite difficult to be solved without recurrence or
damage to the anal sphincter. Several techniques have been described for the management …

This retrospective observational study analyses the outcomes of patients undergoing
surgery for anal fistula at a single centre in order to assess recurrence and re-operation …

Objectives: We reviewed surgical outcomes after introducing a novel surgical technique for
anal fistula surgery designed to preserve anal sphincter function and the anoderm. Methods …